Nicholas Alexander Glasgow charged with drug offences in Markham

Great work by officers working out of the York Regional Police #5 District Uniform Patrol Unit has resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old man for possession of a quantity of drugs and a possession of a loaded handgun after a foot pursuit in the Town of Markham.

On Saturday, November 20, 2010, at approximately 5 p.m., members working out of the #5 District uniform Patrol Unit investigated a suspicious man in the area of Bur Oak Avenue and The Bridle Walk in the Town of Markham. During the investigation, the suspect fled from police on foot and a brief pursuit began. While engaged in the pursuit the suspect was observed throwing an object into a nearby pond.

The suspect was quickly apprehended by police and found to be in possession of a quantity of what is believed to be marihuana and ketamine. Following the arrest, investigators engaged the York Regional Police Underwater Recovery Unit, who then located a loaded handgun in the pond the following morning.

There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

CHARGED:

• Nicholas Alexander GLASGOW, 25, of No Fixed Address

CHARGES: • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm • Careless Use of a Firearm • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition • Possession of a Firearm Knowing it’s Possession is Unauthorized • Carry a Concealed Weapon • Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Mr. GLASGOW has been held in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket on Tuesday, November 23, 2010.